Typographical machine.



' P. T. DODGE.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

A 6. APPLICATION FILED FEB. 6. l9l5 2. wi fi flu 12mm May 11, um. 3 SHEETS-SHEEI l.

a I X ilmawaw F Patented May 11, 1915.

P. T- B05511. TYPQGRAPHiCM. MACHINE. APPLICATION mm) FEB. e. 1915.

P. T. DODGE, -(POGRAPHICI\L MACHINE.

APPLICATlQH LED FEB- 6.\915. 1,139,Q2@= Paiented May 11, 1915..

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EHILIP T. DODGE,

OF NEW YORK, N. Y., ASSIGNOR TO MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

rrroeaarnrciin MACHINE.

Application filed February 6, 1915. Serial No. 6,590.

i To all whom 1' t may concern Be it known that I, PHILIP T. Donor), a citizen of the United States, residing at New Y0rk,.in the county of New York and State of'Ncw York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines, of which the following is'a specification, reference being had there in to the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to typographical machines, such as linotype machines of the general organization represented in Letters Patent'of the United States, No. v2136,5232 to O. llier'genthaler, wherein circulating mat.- rices are released from a magazine inthe order in which their characters are to ap-- pear in print and then assembled in line,

a mold, the mold filled with molten metal to form a sing or linotype against the matrices which produce the type characters thereon, and the matrices thereafter elevated and returned through a distributing mechanism, to the magazine from which they started. More particularly, it relates to that class of' i nachines equipped with a plurality of magazines and a plurality of distrihuters, such as permit the 'mixture of different fonts orfaces in the same line, and the return of the matrices to their proper magazines simultaneously.

it is one of the principal objects of my invention to provide a machine of this character, wherein a single stationary bank of escapements may be employed to control the release of the matrices from one or anothea of the magazines, so as to secure the man L,

advantages arising from suchconstruction. The manner in which this object is attained will be fully explained in thedetailed description to follow and finallypointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, I have shownmy invention in preferred form and by way of example, and as applied to a machine of the class stated, but obviously many changes and variations may be made thereon, and in its mode of application, which ,willstill be comprised within its spirit.

Thus, it may he adapted to other forms of typographical machines, such as type-setters, type-casters and the like,'which handle type or dies instead of matrices. Generally speaking, 1 desire it to be understood that- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 21, 1915.

I do not limit myself to any specific form or embodiment, except in so far as-such limitatlons are specified in the claims.

Referring to the drawings: Figure l is a sideelevation of a portion of a linotype machlne, having my invention applied thereto; Figs. 2 and 3 are similar views showing the parts. indifierent position; Fig. 4 is a detail Fig. 5 is a plan view of the magazine supporting frame; and Fig. 6 is a section taken on the line 6-6 of Fig. 3.

The matrices X are stored according to font inthe magazines A and B, which are connected, by means of the channel-entrances G and D, to the two distributers E and F respectiveiy, the matrices being delivered to the latter by the tubes G leading from the font separator H. The parts so far described, except a's hereinafter pointed out, are or may be of any well-known construction, such, for instance, as illustrated in United States Letters Patent No 848,7 71, to John'R. Rogers. i

According to my invention, thetwovmagazines A and- B are mounts in a swinging supporting frame J, which is pivotally connected to the machine, frame, as at 3', so as to bring one or another of the magazines into registration with a fixed assembler entrance K, The lower magazine B is mounted directly own the supporting frame J, while the upper magazine -A is mounted upon its customary base frame, A which is pivotally connected'at its upper end, as at J (Fig. 1) to the supporting frame, and which rests at its lower end upon the upper side of the magazine ,B. The swinging of the frame J is efiected by means of a pair of cams P, arranged in engagement with rollers J (see Fig. 5) on opposite sides of the frame, and fast upon a transverse rock shaft P mounted to turn in hearings in a pair of supporting arms P which are pivotally connected at their rear ends to a transverse rod P and-at their forward ends rest upon adjusting screws P in the framework. The shaft P is provided with an operating handle 3 for turning the cams in one direction or the other to raise and lower the magazines, as required. It will be noted that ,;the pivotal point J' -of the frame J is located close up to between the two distrib 'titers E and F, in such manner as to avoid any iappreciahle "movement of the channel. entrances C and D, when the frame is swung up and down, and thus to maintain their operative relation to the distributers.

lvrranged behind the assembler entrance K is a stationary bank of escapements M,

be brought into operative relation to the bank of cscapcments atwill.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, it will be observed that the upper magazine A projects forwardly and beyond the magazine 13 and overhangs it to a considerable extent, so that the same movement of the supporting frame .1. that shifts it into registration with the assembler entrance K, also eiiects the engagement of the escapemeirts M with the openings inv its under side. In other words, the manipulation of the handle R alone is sullicient either to elevate the mag azine A to inactive position, as shown in Fig. 2, or to lower it to active position as shown in F l, at which latter time it is brought automatically into operative relation to thc csczuicmenls. The mode of bringing the lower magazine B into action and into opeative relation to the escapements is somewhat dill'crcnt, and involves not only its vertical shitting. but also its forward moven'ient with relation to the magazine A, and the supporting frame J. By the ma;- nipulation of the handle ll, and through the instrumentality ot'thecams I, the supporting i'ramc J is first elevated to the position indicated in Fig. '2; the magazine B is next moved forward into engaging relation to its cscapcmcnt M, as indicated by dotted lines in 3: and the sup 'iorting frame is then lowered slightly to bring the magazine down upon the escapements and effect their cngagenu-nt in its openings N, as shown in Fig. 23. lVhcn it is desired to shift the magazine l3 out of action, the reverse operation is performed. namely, the supporting frame .1 is slightly raised to tree the nnigaziue from the escapcmentsg and the magazine then moved rearwardly toits original position. and rt it then be desired to bring the magazine A into, operation, this is done by merely lowering the frame .l bv the handle ll. ln order to lower and raise the supporting tfa'mc ll to the slightcxten gnecessary to cliect theengagemcnt one msengagement'o-f the magazine ll with and from the escapements M, the cams l are formed with notches or depressions l in which the rollers J engage, when the supporting frame J is elevated to means of links S to the opposite ends of a' transverse bar or rib B fixed to the under side of the magazine. The links S are provided at their points of connection to'the bar with small rollers S (see Fig. 5), w iich are adapted to ride upon upright tracks P projecting from the arms I. As a result of this arrangement, the continued rotation of the handle R will not only ellect the sic-- vation of the frame J, but in addition will automatically shift the magazine B longitudinally with reitcrencethereto as next to be described.

The operation of the parts is as follows Starting from the position shown in Fig. l, the handle R is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow-causing the rotation of the cams P and the elevation of the frame J to the position shown in Fig. '2. During this movement, the rollers S maintain their engagement with the tracks P and thus prevent the endwise movement of the magazine 13. When, however, the handle is moved further, as indicated by the arrow in Fig. 2, the rollers S are raised above the tracks I and the links S are caused to shift the magazine forwardly to the position shown by dotted lines in Fig. 2, the movement of the magazine being limited by the engagement of its rib B with the upstanding shoulders J on the frame J {see Figs. 3 and 5). It is pointed out that the portions of the cams I active during this second range 0t movement are concentric so as not to interfere with the position of the supporting frame J. Finally, the bandle is moved slightly tarther to bring the notches P of the cams 1? into. engagement with the rollers J on the supporting frame, and thus to allow the latter to be lowered to ell'ect the engagement of the escapements- M in the openings N of the magazine B,

shown inFig. Vhcn it is desired to bring thc npper magazine A into action, the handle it is moved in the reverse direction, as shown by the arrow in Fig. 8, its eontinned movement actingfirst to raisethc frame J slightly to disengage the escapemcnts from the magazine B, thento shift the latter longitudinally with reference to the frame and back to its original position therein, and finally to lower the frame to seat the magazine A upon the escapcments.

lt will be understood that during these various operations the distribution of the mat msaoeo rices should not be interrupted. I therefore provide the channel entrance D with a relatively movable section D (Figs. l and 6),

register with and form continuations of the partitions d in either of the longitudinal positions of the magazine B.

Both the entrances C and D are carried by supporting frame U, which is pivotally connected to the frame J, as at U so as to be swung downwardly to give access to the distributers and the magazines, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 3. The frame U is formed with grooves or guideweys U to receive tongues (5 of the section D so as. to permit the latter to slide forwardly rigid backwardly thereinas the mag azine B is moved longitudinally. It will heunderstood, of course, that when the entrances are swung downward away from the magazines, the latch T-should first he disengaged fromthemagazine B. A detent T (see Fig. Glmay be used to hold the section D in 'place in the frame U when it is swung downward; Since the mega zines are without escapements, some suitable mechanism should be employed to pre vent the escape of matrices therefrom, when not in action. In the drawings, I have shown for this purpose the well-known locking rock shafts O, which may be operated in any desired manner, as wi l be familiar to those skilled in the art.

As previously stated, I have shown my invention only in preferred form and by way of example, and it is obvious that many modifications or alterations therein will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art without departure from its scope.

Having thus described my intentiomits construction and mode of operation, w at I claim and desire to secure by Letters l at ent of the United States is as follows:

1. In. a typographical machine, the com-' bination of a single series of escapements, a plurality of magazines, each provided in one of its faces with openings to receive the escapements, and movably arranged so that one or another may be brou ght into opera tive relation thereto, and a corresponding plurality of distributors to coiiperate with the magazines.

2. In a typographical machine, the combination of a single series of escapcments, amova le supporting frame, a plurality of magazines mounted therein, and one mov-- able longitudinally relatively thereto into and out of engaging relation to the escapements, and a. corresponding plurality of distributers to cooperate with the magazines.

In a typographical machine, the combination of a single series of escapcments, a. plurality of magazines movable as a whole and also relatively to eachother to bring any selected one into operative relation to the cscapenicnts, and a corresponding plurality of distributors to cooperate with the magazines.

fir. In a typographical machine, the combination of a single series of escapements, a

plurality of magazines, a supporting frame therefor movable to locate a selected magazine above or below the level of the escapements, the said magazine being movable for wardly and backwardly in the frame into and out of engaging relation to the escapements, and a plurality of distributers to cooperate with the several magazines.

5. In 'a typographical machine, the combination of a single series of escapements, a plurality of magazines, a movable supporting frame therefor, the said magazines bearranged in said supporting frame so that one may he moved thereby directly into and out oi? operative relation to the escape ments, and a pluralityof distribute'rs to cooperate with the several magazines.

6. "In a typographical machine, the com bination of a single series of escapements, a

plurality of magazines, 9. movahlesupporting frame therefor, the said magazines being arranged in overlapping relation in their supporting frame, so that a forward magazine may be moved directly thereby into and out of operative relation to the escapements, and a rear magazine being slidably ar 'anged in the frame so as to be movable forwardly and backwardly into and out of engaging relation to the escapements, and a plurality of distributors to cobperate with the several magazines. I

7. In a typographical machine, the combination of a single series of escapements, and a plurality/of magazines, one heing ar ranged to move vertically directly into operative relation to the escapeinents, and another being arranged to move both verti-' nation of a single series of escapements, a

plurality ofmagazines each provided in one of its faces. with openings to receivethe escapements, and a plurality of distrihuters, one for each magazine, the said magazines being movahly arranged so that one or 2111- other may be engaged with the escapements without disturbing their operative relation with the distributers. j

9. In a typographical machine, the combination of a distributer, a series of escape- -ments, a magazine operatively' connected ria a with the distributor, and. a snpporiing frame for the max mine, (he Silll'l magazine being movable longiinilinally relalively to its supporting frame into and out of engaging relation to the escapemenis without (listnrly ing its operative conneclion with the distrihnler.

10. In a. typographical machine, the com binaion ol' alongitudinally movable magazine, a distrihnter, and a channel. entrance for eonductinglhe type or matrices from the distributor to the magazine, the said entrance being formed with a relatively movable section connected to the magazine so as i0 be movable therewith, for the purpose described.

11. In a typographical machine, the combination of a single series of escapements, a pluralit of magazines, a movable snpporting frame wherein they are mounted, means for moving their-nine, and means controlled by the moveinei'it of said frame for shifting one of the magazines longitudinally relatively thereto into and out of engaging relation iorthe eseapements.

12. Ina typographical maohine the combination of a single series of es'capements,

a plurality of'magazines, a movable supporting frame wherein they are mounted, means tor moving ihe irame and means eonnccted to said moving means for shifting one of the magazines longitndinali relalively to the supporting frame into and out of engaging relation to the ecapcments.

13. in a typographical machine, Lhe combination of a single series or escapements, a movable supporting "frame, a magazine mounted thereom and means whereby the movement of the supporting li'aiiie will shift the magazine longitmlinally in'lo anrl out of engaging relation to the escapemenls.

11L. 'lhe (Jllzllllil entrance .l) oi-med with partitions d and ha ving the relatively movable section l) l'ormerl with partitions (l registering with the partitions (Z.

15 In a ty mgraphical machine, the coinhination of asccmhling devices, a plurality of mag zines, one arranged to move vcr'Li call (lirecll into and out of operative relation to the assembling alerices and another heii'igarrangcd to move both vertically and endwise into and out of operative relation ihercto, and a. plurality of clistrihnlers, one for each of the magazines in testimony whereof. l have allixerl my signature in presence ol two witnesses.

PlllLlP 'l. DODGE Vitnesses C W. \Vninnnm', E. J. LAMB. 

